The Lost Congregation

❝ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤthe orthodox church's most unorthodox cathedralㅤ❞

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Nestled amidst the sacred, soaring spires of Ishgard sits The Cathedral of Kain. Churches are no rare sight in Coerthas, and this one does not seem especially special. A somber building of stone and stained glass, its most defining feature is the lavish garden which embraces the structure proper. It holds its peaceful vigil near the outskirts of Halone's blessed city, undaunted by its proximity to the Brume. In fact, those without blood blue enough to break bread with nobles often find the lost congregation to be the only one which welcomes them. Any with a bare table and bed of stone are cherished under Father Dieucache's teachings.⟫⟫Bear the ring, and be welcome.⟪⟪

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Father V Dieucache

The Cathedral of Kain has been in the Dieucache family for generations immemorial. Its current patriarch and proprietor is a quiet, charming man known just as much for his controversy as he is his piety. A paradoxical preacher if ever there was one - but at least he is compassionate.

Asha Marlette

The adopted daughter of Father Dieucache. With both an enchanting voice and physical beauty, it is hard not to be drawn in by the young songstress of the Cathedral of Kain. Though, she is known to have quite the temper and most find it easier to observe her than actually interact.

ㅤGanenkh Orlㅤ

Serves as the Champion of The Cathedral of Kain. Should ever a trial by combat be invoked by or against a member of the lost congregation, it is Ganenkh who battles to the bloody death in their stead. It is a position he is proud to keep, and one he is blessedly proficient in.

ㅤR'anii Nuhnㅤ

Wise beyond their years, the young Chiefmost medic of the Cathedral of Kain spends much of their time tending to those unfortunates in need. On rare and precious sunny days they can be found wandering the abundant chapel gardens. More often than not, alone.

ㅤofficeㅤ

The upper floor of Father Dieucache's home serves as his office and a second sanctuary for the congregation. A warm fire, plenty of comfortable seating, a selection of tea, and several books encourage his flock to idle inside away from the cold.

ㅤentryㅤ

Although the door guard can prove a bit intimidating, the entryway to The Cathedral of Kain is intimate enough to encourage visitors to inspect their surroundings. An alms plate, refreshments, and a small book of psalms and confidences are here.

ㅤchapelㅤ

The luminous heart of the cathedral. Sermons take place on the grand, double tier stage. The smell of sun-soaked greenery and fresh water permeates the space, and often one can hear a heart-rendingly beautiful voice singing from the rafters.

ㅤconfessionalㅤ

Adjacent to the library and chapel is an intimate confessional. Two booths separated by a slatted partition grant seekers privacy whilst they unburden their regrets to Father Dieucache. It is rare for one to leave the booth without feeling a bit lighter.

ㅤlibraryㅤ

While it is no storied scholasticate or college, the library of The Cathedral of Kain is stocked enough to keep most of its most avid bibliophiles sated. Many simpler volumes are kept, so even late adult learners may experience the joys of books.

ㅤcommonsㅤ

Past the arches of the entry are the commons, available to any visitors at any hour. A childrens area allows parents to make use of the facilities - a large kitchen, tables, benches, and a roaring fireplace - with the same attention as their peers. Bread is always available.

ㅤloungeㅤ

Those in possession of rings are permitted use of the upper floor. Their first welcome is the lounge, where a modest seating area, fireplace, and harpsichord make themselves available to all. It is a quiet space to allow peace, creativity, and contemplation.

ㅤdormitoryㅤ

Beyond a curtain nestles the dormitory. Twelve large bunks and a sofa ensure at least thirteen parties may sleep at any given time. A cabinet keyed to individual rings protects one's affairs, and the baths adjacent allow access to hygiene for those of all abilities.

ㅤsunroomㅤ

A pane of crystal glass in the lounge looks out to the sunroom. Flora overruns every surface, and the aroma of sweet, harmonious blossoms mingles pleasantly with the hearth's woodsmoke. One may enjoy the view of Ishgard in safety and relative warmth within.

ㅤinfirmaryㅤ

Weathered white walls and the bite of medicinal herbs greet the weary and wounded in the infirmary. Here, patients may receive care in comfort and privacy rather than languoring on the cold stone of the Brume. Seek out R'anii Nuhn for general care.

ㅤschoolroomㅤ

Doubling as a care center, the classroom tucked into the lower levels of the Cathedral of Kain offers meals and education to all age groups for no fiscal cost. Students and any who represent them are simply asked to attend sermon as recompense.

ㅤbasementㅤ

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ㅤgarden aㅤ

The gardens nearest The Cathedral of Kain are the most carefully cultivated. When the weather is less abyssmal than usual, congregants have plenty of seating to choose from, all shielded from the elements and prying eyes by the flora wrapped in an embrace around them.

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About schoolhouse and infirmary is a far more spacious garden built to cater to the needs of frolicking children. There is plenty to climb, leap, and tumble on, along with an outdoor library and a lemonade stand for the more ambitious youths to tend.

ㅤgarden cㅤ

The grounds of Father Dieucache's private residence are likewise open to congregants, though he has been known to mope for weeks on end when his overgrown gardenbed is unknowingly trod upon. A fire and a stargazing loft are available.

ㅤgarden dㅤ

Though more distant from its fellows, the sky-garden is far more contemplative. Benches, lamps, and enough frosty foliage to fill the gaps ensure it is not barren, but its peace is paid for in a lack of splendor. Nonetheless, it is well loved and used.

✣ㅤVauquelin Dieucache.

❝Within these walls, you need only fear your most indelible preconceptions.❞

Written by @acefacespades

ㅤpersonalityㅤㅤFor as long as anyone has known him, Father Dieucache has proven to be a serene soul. He does not raise his voice in anger, does not strike out in fear, does not barb his tongue against his fellows. His passions, however, run deep. They can be seen in the swell of his words over the congregation, the spark in his eye when lost in debate, the fervor with which he defends his lost from those who would do them harm. And yet, for all of his openness of hearth and heart, it is clear that there is far more to the patriarch kept under an immaculately guarded mask.

ㅤbiographyㅤㅤFather Dieucache has long been a cornerstone of relations between the Holy See of Ishgard and its willfully forgotten citizens. Rather than lend his voice to conferences of highborns and political clergy, his faith is spent upon the impoverished, the criminal, and the lost. Perhaps due to his standing thus, his history within the Holy See has not been the smoothest. More than once has he come under scrutiny for heresy, only for investigations to yield naught but a loyal congregation, a pristine standing, and an upturned home and chapel. It even seems to some that every cry of 'heretic' summons more of the wanting masses to The Cathedral of Kain. All the more reason for those dissatisfied with him to meter their public vitriol, lest they add further fame to the unorthodox pastor's name.Behind closed doors, despite prying eyes and vicious hearts beyond, a chapel full of ringbearers will hear of their power when they band together. They will hear of twisted histories and the climate of injustice which saps their humanity away in the eyes of those higher born. They will hear that they are worthy. They will hear that they are loved.They hear that, some day, Ishgard will tremble with the might of their voices combined.

✣ㅤR'anii Nuhn.ㅤ

ㅤpersonalityㅤㅤAt first glance R'anii is a very outgoing and warm soul. Her devotion to her work is undeniable and her compassion ever flowing. Though when night falls there is a melancholic aura about her, like a flower wilts without sunlight.

Written by @insomniacoracle

❝Our truest selves may only be found behind closed doors.❞

ㅤbiographyㅤㅤRaised from birth by an Ishgardian nobleman, R'anii knows nothing of her biological family or her people.
Her adoptive father was a kind and gentle man who kept her safe under the guise that she was his ward. After his untimely death, at the age of 16 R'anii fled the only home she knew and hid herself away in the Brume. She knew if found she'd either be kicked out of Ishgard altogether or end up someone's servant.
Highly proficient in conjury R'anii spent her days and more often than not nights too, tending to the ill and injured of the Brume. Often only asking for a meal or place to sleep in return.
It wasn't until she found the lost congregation that she had shelter and a community. Serving as a medic for the church she finds great purpose and joy. More often than not she can be found in the infirmary or gardens reading.

✣ㅤAsha Marlette.ㅤ

❝Where you go, I will follow.❞

Written by @frecklesfrack

ㅤpersonalityㅤㅤFather Dieucache's dutiful daughter is known to be a quiet young woman to most visitors to the Cathedral. With a somewhat sad and lonely air, empathetic souls might feel compelled to offer her companionship. Those who frequent her company know she can be, and often is, haughty, jealous and quick tempered. She is particular about who she spends her time with outside of the expectation of her role within the church, and can be skittish with people she does not know well. Despite her shortcomings, she is fiercely loyal and would protect anyone who has gained that loyalty with her life.

ㅤbiographyㅤㅤThough the Ishgardian climate had not always been one plagued by permafrost, its location in the mountains meant harsh winters. It was during one such winter that a heavily injured miqo'te girl was seen wandering into the Steel Vigil alone. Despite only being a child and bleeding profusely, non had wanted to approach her; likely on account of the charred wildlife she had left in her wake. Thus, Father Dieucache and a small party of experienced knights were called upon.
She had not wanted to be rescued. She put up a fight that showcased a surprising array of abilities, even as Father Dieucache stitched her physical wounds back together. She had been four summers at the time, and had no memory of anything beyond wandering in the snow.The good Father took her in when none stepped forward to claim her, though it was months before she grew to trust him. Yet even with her trust, she was a feral child. There was an anger in her that was near impossible to soothe, which left her magic unstable and explosive in response to her moods. Despite those violent beginnings, she has become as close to the perfect daughter as someone with her disposition can be.She spends much of her time filling the chapel with hauntingly beautiful melodies and tending to the gardens across the Cathedral grounds as best she can. On occasion she will cook for the congregation. Among the Ringbearers, there is even rumor that she can soothe the most anxious of souls with little more than a few murmured words and a gentle touch.

✣Ganenkh "Ganioul" Orl.

❝Sometimes a sword is the most effective shield.❞

Written by @acefacespades

ㅤpersonalityㅤㅤDon't take it personally - the Champion of the Cathedral is standoffish with everyone. Even his family does not seem to gain much favor with him, scarcely more than a sentence or a gesture at a time. The armored sentinel gives off an air of needing to be important, which is perhaps not too surprising given his role in The Cathedral of Kain. If given the right kind of attention, however, there might just be a bit of bashfulness tucked under that helmet.

ㅤbiographyㅤㅤNearly ten years before the Calamity, a group of strange travelers came to the Gate of Judgement seeking succor. Their homeland was under Garlean siege. So many had already been lost in their escape, and more in the journey. At first, they were turned away like all the others who came before them. In the dead of night, however, they were subject to a far crueler fate. Their crime lay in the horns, tails, and scales they bore. Man, woman, and child were put to the sword without hesitation, leaving the Orl tribe on the verge of extinction.One of the few to live, however, was snatched away from the slaughter by a man with a sword taller than himself and an air of vicious impunity. Together with his cousin, a boy two years his senior named Sidurgu, he was smuggled into the bastion of Ishgard, doomed to nightmares of a massacre for the rest of his life.A moon after his rescue, his mentor sat both boys down and explained his worries. Protecting them in the city proper was proving difficult, as one Au'Ra alone was enough to turn an alarming amount of heads. For that reason, one would need to be rehomed with a priest who had tended their wounds that fateful night. The offer had been unexpected, but divinely timed, and the younger child was passed off with promises that he would still be able to see his cousin. The oath was upheld, and, together, the two trained in the ways of Dark Knights. Ganenkh's studies were less focused, however, given his frequent distance from his first saviour, and he came to augment his skills with those of Temple Knights and Machinists.Now grown, and with his cousin his only remaining link to his life before, he serves as the Champion of The Cathedral of Kain.